Used 2011 Lexus RX 450h Consumer Reviews
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It's everything you want in a luxury car
new450, 08/12/2009
2010 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
21 of 21 people found this review helpful
The car has everything I was looking for -- the SUV seating, the car like ride, the Lexus luxury, the MPG, and a high tech toy. This is my first hybrid and the transition is indictable. Other than watching the screen, you can not tell when you are using gas or electric. It's amazing. This is a very high tech vehicle and you need to be prepared to study the manuals. It's hard to appreciate touching the car door and it opens, then having the seats conform to your driver position, and then touching the start button only to hear the silent sound of the A/C working. Oh yes, and your phone was also connected in the process. This is an amazing vehicle!
Just an owner for over a month, but what a car!
Dorkyman, 11/28/2016
updated 04/15/2022
2010 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
34 of 35 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2010 RX450h from the Portland, Oregon Lexus dealer a month ago. We've taken it on several 4-hour trips and I've driven it every day on suburban roads with some freeway. Overall about 26mpg regular or premium, so we'll stick to regular gas in the future. I've noticed that I can nurse the mpg up to perhaps 28mpg by babying my acceleration and braking, but I prefer to drive in my normal fashion; anyway, gas is cheap and saving gas money wasn't the motivator. Pros: beautiful and luxurious. Surprisingly economical. Like a gorgeous woman who still loves tacos and beer. Minuses: Has middle-grade stereo, boomy bass at about 100Hz, (I'm an audio engineer, this really bugs me but what the heck), unknown future battery replacement cost (but other Prius hybrids have lasted for 200k+ miles, plus it's a Toyota/Lexus). UPDATE December 2016: Now that it's cold outside, it takes ~10 minutes before the engine's toasty warm, and meanwhile the fuel economy is lousy. So if my trips are just 10 minutes every time, I get more like 22mpg. I would assume the EPA tests are done with a fully-warmed-up engine, which is why there is such a large discrepancy. UPDATE TO THE UPDATE: Mercy sakes, here we are over five years later, beat up by the virus but still standing. Now April 2022, "Sparky" now has 120,000 miles and is ready for new tires. Amazed by the lack of repairs--every year I do nothing but oil change and wipers. That's it. Hold on, there was a significant repair. Seems that many lexus vehicles have brakes that can sometimes "bark" like a seal when applied. It's in the ABS plumbing and valves, not in the wheels, and fixing it can be astonishingly expensive, ~$2K. Fortunately the Lexus dealer noted the failure before my warranty was up and they handled it. Now bark-free. So aside from that issue, an amazingly trouble-free car, by far the nicest and most-economical to maintain car I've ever had. Mileage in the high-20s. Couple of final notes: I commented early on about boomy bass in the stereo. Turns out the radio has the ability to adjust volume and response contour on the fly, based on speed (like a "loudness control" on a home stereo). Only I didn't think it did a very good job, and turned that feature off. So a very nice-sounding stereo. Also, Nav GPS works okay but Lexus wants a fortune to update the map, and who cares these days when we all have a superior Google Maps in our pockets?
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Happy camper
B.Morgan, 09/06/2017
2011 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
The car was garaged and well-maintained by its first owner. We've only had the car for a month, but we've put about 2500 miles - mixed city/hwy - on it. So far, it has been a perfect car. All materials and functions in like-new condition. This car is very quiet, with a great sound system! The nav system will take some adjusting to, but - it's like learning any new language, I suppose. The electronics/iPhone interface are somewhat dated, but that was expected — requiring a few workarounds. Otherwise, if the car live up to its reputation for expected reliability, l'll be a very happy camper!
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cosgrove6345, 06/02/2012
2010 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
37 of 39 people found this review helpful
I bought this car after careful review from all the usual sources. I am very pleased with my new red car. Comfort package and all the bells and whistles. I studied the reviews and surmised that the way you drive the car dictates the mileage you will get. So no quick starts and using the cruise control when ever possible and averaging 28 mpgs! I live 6 miles from work and drive to mountain bike on the weekends and am getting over 400 miles per tank. You really have to take it easy and enjoy the car to get this but it is achievable .Love the complete voice activation for everything. Just read the manual and you are on your way. Very comfortable and a joy to drive.
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fyr1, 12/28/2013
2010 Lexus RX 450h 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
Without a doubt the finest car I have ever owned. After 80,000 miles the car has only had oil changes tires and brakes 3000 miles ago. Car has averaged 25.5 mpg to date. Less than what is stated but not uncommon. I live in a very hilly area. The cost of the hybrid over the RX 350 has been met and I am now reaping the reward of buying this car rather than the non hybrid model which gets 30 % less mpg. I am kind of bummed at the residual value which is less than half of what the car cost. this car will cruise to 250,000 miles easy with the proper maintenance. While this is a great car I would like to see it a diesel RX suv
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